After asking many stores in the area to hire a security officer, a Ballard woman now is urging Walgreens (5409 15th Ave N.W.) to do the same, especially after a recent armed robbery.
Janet Calkins lives four blocks from the Ballard QFC…MORE
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Trash pile at ‘Ballard Jungle’ spurs neighbor reaction
Tue, 08/23/16
A heap of garbage growing at what some are calling the “Ballard Jungle” near the Ballard Locks has spurred one Ballard resident to cry foul.
Terry Pratt called the Mayor’s office twice and the Health Department last week after walking by…MORE
Firefighters put out electrical fire at Seattle’s Swansons Nursery
Tue, 08/23/16
A fire broke out at Swansons Nursery early Monday morning, and Seattle Firefighters believe an electrical issue was the start to the flames.
According to the Ballard News-Tribune’s news partner, Q-13 Fox, a Seattle Fire Department…MORE
Fenpro building coming down to make way for new museum
Tue, 08/16/16
The Fenpro warehouse and studio has come down to make way for the new Nordic Heritage Museum.
Major deconstruction on of the building happened throughout last week after the groundbreaking on August 3. Mayor Ed Murray, Senator Reuven…MORE
Have A Heart robbery was second incident in last month
Mon, 08/15/16
The recent armed robbery of the Greenwood recreational cannabis store, Have A Heart at 300 N.W. 85th St. was actually the second issue they’ve had in the last month.
Police arrested two suspects who attempted an armed robbery at the store…MORE
Crown Hill community members weigh-in as City Council votes on zoning
Mon, 08/15/16
As the Seattle City Council gets ready to meet this afternoon to decide whether to approve zoning changes recommended by the Mayor’s HALA Committee; a survey fielded by Crown Hill Urban Village Committee for Smart Growth shows overwhelming…MORE
City hires private contractors to 'clean up' unauthorized homeless sites in Ballard
Tue, 08/09/16
Seattle’s homeless may be wondering where their encampments are going since City of Seattle started hiring a private company to remove them, and some of those removals have happened in Ballard.
Last May the Stranger ran a story about the…MORE
Police seeking info for unreported date rape cases
Tue, 08/09/16
There’s rising concern among nightlife workers and Seattle Police Department that people drugging drinks are happening more often, especially in Capital Hill venues.
According to SPD, members of the nightlife scene recently informed…MORE
Local music collection launches at Seattle Public Library
Mon, 08/08/16
Information provided by the City of Seattle
Beginning Monday, Aug. 8, Seattleites can download free local music thanks to The Seattle Public Library's new online Seattle music collection called PlayBack. Music from 50 local artists are now…MORE
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks turn 100
Thu, 08/04/16
Crab boats, schooners, tugs, pleasure yachts – all of them have passed through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks since the first one did 100 years ago.
Yesterday the Ballard Locks passed its centennial. Though it was officially opened July 4…MORE
